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Lexington, SC vs Jackson, MS

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Highlights
- Jackson spends 28.2% less per student than Lexington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.0% higher in Jackson than in Lexington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Jackson had 8.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Lexington

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 Lexington, SCJackson, MSUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,041$11,517$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,923$9,952$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,684$5,444$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.4115.0216.23
 Students per Librarian4455504573
 Students per Counselor341283530
 Grade School Educ.2.4%4.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%9.6%6.3%
 High School Educ.93.9%86.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.9%25.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.9.1%8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.46.2%27.9%33.7%
 Masters Grad.13.0%8.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%2.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.6%1.6%1.5%

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Reviews for Lexington    6 Reviews

Over the years Lexington has grown and there are indeed good schools, low cost of living, chain stores & plenty of churches. However, there is a high percentage of  More

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Over 12 years ago

It's a great place to raise a  More

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Over 14 years ago

We moved down here from Pennsylvania almost 5 years ago and have enjoyed every minute. We really miss our friends from up there, but that's about it. Just like  More

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Reviews for Jackson    27 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Mississippi is improving and growing. The educational system is much better than one realizes. Mississippi produces college graduates. There are a large number of  More

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Over 6 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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Over 6 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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39212, 39209, 39211, 39206, 39213, 39204, 39202, 39203, 39216, 39217, 13 total

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